How to pronounce charger
Say it like CHAR-jer. Charger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of charger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-juh.
What does charger mean?
- formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
- a device that can hold a rechargeable battery by means of an electrical cable
Where does charger come from?
From Middle English chargere, equivalent to charge + -er.
Questions about saying charger
How do you pronounce charger?
Say CHAR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charger?
Charger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · jer.
Is charger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ (CHAH-juh).